World AIDS Day to be marked with candlelight vigil in Asheville

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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Today is World AIDS Day. Here’s the program for the candlelight vigil tonight in downtown Asheville at Pack Place:

6:45 Musical prelude Robert Thomas
– reading of names 2 volunteers
– greeters, welcoming and seating people 6 volunteers

7:00 Music opening “The Last Song” Robert Thomas

7:10 Welcome / Opening remarks Pam

7:15 Proclamation & “A little about WNCAP” Ron & Mumpower
– lighting of 10 candles, clients lost in 08 Case Managers

7:30 Introduction: A Message from our Youth Pam
– Mt. Zion Community Project Letitia & class

7:45 Poetic reading: The Wounded Healer Buzz

7:50 Introduction, Patchwork Quilt Pam
– Patchwork Quilt, reading of names Pastyme, 2 volunteers

8:00 Story telling & remembrances Pam
– “open mic” format, where people can share memories and stories of loved ones past.
Close story telling with a personal reading Harry

8:20 Introduce Candle Lighting Ceremony Buzz
Lighting of candles 6 volunteers
Invitation for audience to light votives
Music for lighting votives “Love” Pastyme
– closure to this ceremony Buzz

8:40 Reflection song: Letter to Myself Robert Thomas

8:50 Closing Comments & Blessing Buzz

9:00 Exit music Robert Thomas
– piano music as people exit, then Mountains